Places to visit in Ballia
2 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
District headquarters 1
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Ballia (district headquarters) Two sources
Headquarters of Ballia district, Azamgarh division (Wikipedia).
Museums and culture 1
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Dadri Mela Official source
Dadri Mela is the second largest cattle fair of India, which is held 5 km (3.1 mi) from Ballia town, near NH 31 and 3 km (1.9 mi) from the bus station of Ballia city. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)
In depth: Ballia (district headquarters)
Ballia is the headquarters of Ballia district, in Azamgarh division.
At a glance
- Type
- District headquarters Two sources
- District formed
- existed at Independence (Wikipedia lists 15 August 1947) (Wikipedia) Two sources
- Division
- Azamgarh division (Wikipedia) Two sources
- Tourism information
- District portal Official source
History and significance
- District formed
- existed at Independence (Wikipedia lists 15 August 1947) (Wikipedia) Two sources
What to see
- Dadri Mela
- Dadri Mela is the second largest cattle fair of India, which is held 5 km (3.1 mi) from Ballia town, near NH 31 and 3 km (1.9 mi) from the bus station of Ballia city. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)
Visiting
- Timings, fees
- Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Diwali, Holi and local melas
- Dates to confirm. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Temples, mosques and gurdwaras set their own dress and photography rules; ASI monuments charge entry and many close one day a week (estimate).
How to reach Ballia (district headquarters)
- By air
- Lucknow (LKO), Varanasi (VNS), Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Kanpur, Agra and Bareilly airports serve the state; nearest to confirm (estimate).
- By road
- Route to confirm. Not yet verified
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:41 | 17:23 | Cold; dense fog can delay trains and flights |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:29 | 17:46 | Good: cool, clear |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:04 | 18:02 | Good; Holi (Braj celebrations) |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:32 | 18:16 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:08 | 18:31 | Very hot; loo winds |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:01 | 18:45 | Very hot until the monsoon |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:11 | 18:48 | Monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:26 | 18:31 | Monsoon; Janmashtami in Mathura |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:38 | 17:59 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:51 | 17:27 | Good: Dussehra; Ramlila |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:11 | 17:06 | Best: Diwali, Dev Deepawali, Chhath |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:32 | 17:05 | Good; cold nights, fog begins |
Suggested plans
- One or two days
- Dadri Mela.
How to reach Ballia
- By train
- See the sources for the nearest station.
- By air
- See "Getting there".
- By road
- National and state highways; route details to confirm.
- Headquarters
- Ballia
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Ballia
- Best time
- October to March (estimate).
- Climate
- Hot summers (April-June), monsoon July-September, cold foggy winters (estimate).
Dates to plan around in Uttar Pradesh
- Dev Deepawali — Varanasi ghats: Kartik Purnima, November; date to confirm
- Magh Mela — Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj: January-February; 2027 dates to confirm
- Holi in Braj — Barsana, Nandgaon, Vrindavan (Mathura): February-March; 2027 dates to confirm
- Taj Mahotsav — Shilpgram, Agra: February; 2027 dates to confirm
- Deepotsav — Ayodhya: Diwali eve; date to confirm
- Dadri Mela — Ballia: Cattle fair (district portal); dates to confirm
- Tigri Ganga Mela — Amroha: Annual fair on the Ganga (district portal); dates to confirm
Where to stay in Ballia
No stays have been verified for Ballia yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Ballia
What is Ballia known for?
District in Azamgarh division.
What is the one place not to miss in Ballia?
Ballia (district headquarters). Headquarters of Ballia district, Azamgarh division (Wikipedia).
Which is the nearest railway station to Ballia?
See the sources for the nearest station.
Which is the nearest airport to Ballia?
See "Getting there".
When is the best time to visit Ballia?
October to March (estimate).
How many places are there to visit in Ballia?
Our guide lists 2 places in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, across district headquarters, museums and culture.